Vermont Travel and Recreation News

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Stay up to date with Vermont and regional recreation travel and tourism news and industry trends. We include information on legislative activities that affect our industry as well as news regarding hospitality related businesses and services.

All Systems Go For Willoughby State Forest

October 4-6, 2021, Outdoor Writers Association of America to Meet at Jay Peak Resort.  

Governor Phil Scott Announces Opening of Another Section of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.

Agency of Transportation awards $3.3 Million in bicycle and pedestrian Grants.

Vermont launches $6 million grant program for outdoor recreation.

Vermont Tourism is Open for Business

November 18-19, 2021, 37th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit at Killington, VT.

Vermont Act 31 (H.89) shifts the “inherent risks” of participating in agritourism activities to properly warned consumers.

Parks director pitches Montpelier as outdoor recreation hub.

The Burlington International Airport (BTV) announced today that American Airlines will be offering service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) beginning in July 2021.

Local Motion announces the launch of the Friends of the Ferry campaign to keep the Island Line Bike Ferry affordable to everybody.

Quimby Country in Averill, VT will be offering rock climbing this season to their guests.

Outdoor Education, Certification and Skill Development Classes are posted here.

Ski season winds down after tough year thanks to pandemic.

Some Cliff Tops and Overlooks Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines

VTF&W Offers Introduction to Bullhead Fishing Clinics.

The Vermont Tourism Annual Summit will be held December 8-9, 2021 at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel.

Land on Darling Ridge in Lyndon, VT to Remain Open for Mountain Biking, Hiking, Skiing, and More.

Vermont's outdoor recreation economy made up 5.2% of the state's total economy last year, according to data released by the federal government. Second highest in the nation.

Packed parking lots, litter and crowding on trails, more accidents in the backcountry, pressures on wildlife as Vermonters and out-of-staters have been flocking to the outdoors.

Old, unused dam removed from a tributary of Vermont’s Dog River has opened up 26 miles of stream habitat.

Work to begin on Newport, VT lakeside recreation route touted as an economic driver.

Lamoille Rail Trail gets full $14M funding, completion 2022.

Vermont's 100th wildlife management area created in 100 years

Rail trail proponents hard at work, with talk of creating a 93-mile-long state park.

Ascutney Trails Association has new website.

Gravel biking is a new niche in NEK outdoor recreation.

Campgrounds in Vermont can now open at 100% capacity.

Vermont's latest information on what you need to know about Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Study: Vermont 4th most affected tourism industry due to COVID-19

Outdoor Business Alliance & State Partner to Grow Outdoor Recreation Sector

Gov. Phil Scott appoints Heather Pelham as Tourism Commissioner

UVM researcher Cheryl Sullivan shows what happens to winter ticks when targeted by fungi

6 Vermont Fire Towers to Visit While Hiking

Vail Resorts to Purchase Mount Snow and Other Ski Areas

10 Great Paddling Trips from Easy to Epic

Recreation access improved at Waterbury Reservoir

Visit VT Chamber of Commerce's new website to learn how we are making Vermont the best place to live, work and start a business.

11th Annual Charity Sock Sale - 15% off Darn Tough and Smartwool Socks September 9-11

LL Bean to leave Burlington for Williston, VT

Vermont’s First Indoor Gun Range

Organizations hope to get hikers interested in less popular Vermont trails.

Planning For the Future of Mountain Biking in Vermont.

Be Safe and Considerate at Swimming Holes

Vermont’s Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons Are Announced

October 13 - 14, 2021, 78th Annual Vermont Conference on Recreation
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT - Exhibitor Registration is now open. https://www.vrpa.org/event-4263875

Vermont Fish and Wildlife mobile app will help people get outdoors.

A Spirited Lewis Creek Advocate and Her Husband Die in Boating Accident.

Governor Scott announces the Vermont Forward Plan.

State reveals roadmap to reopening by the Fourth of July.

H.159: Includes an additional $2.5 million in one-time funds to VDTM for destination marketing to help the hospitality industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

H.315, COVID-19 relief bill currently includes $10 million in additional economic recovery grants targeted at Vermont businesses who have been unable to access financial assistance, $500,000 in micro-business EMBRACE grants; $5 million in outdoor recreation funding for VOREC community grants; and $5 million for recreation infrastructure and improvements to trail networks.

S.79: As passed by the Senate, this housing bill includes the establishment of a fee-based registry and a complaint-based inspection program for both long-term and short-term rentals in Vermont.

VT Fish and Wildlife Board meets to take up a proposed rule change that would greatly streamline fishing regulations.

Vermont's governor calls for a monumental investment in the outdoor industry.

State purchase of Okemo State Forest tract completes 100-mile wildlife corridor.

What to Know Before Taking a Ski Trip During COVID-19.

State grants available for outdoor recreation projects.

Gov. Scott vetoes Act 250 bill, signs executive order to address recreational trails.

Governor Loosens Restrictions on Outdoor Recreation

Vermont’s air quality remains among cleanest in nation

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Boat Ramps Remain Open For Fishing

How to Fish During COVID-19

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Wardens Ramp Up Patrol Against Illegal ATV Use

Details start to emerge on unemployment insurance, other relief payments

Killington Parent Signs Deal With Mammut

Kingdom Trails has a new website.

Jake Burton Carpenter, ‘godfather of snowboarding,’ dies at 65

New Sugarbush owners promise few immediate changes.

Getting Back To Our ROOTS

Walking and Dining on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Green Mountain Club’s complete map of the Long Trail is now available

8 Reasons You Need to Go to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

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